Whipped Chocolate Frosting
A fluffy and rich whipped chocolate frosting that elevates any dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (300 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ cup (42 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4–6 tablespoons heavy cream, cold
Instructions
- Beat the butter in a large mixing bowl on medium-high speed for 3–4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Sift powdered sugar and cocoa powder into the bowl, add salt and vanilla, and mix on low speed before increasing to medium-high.
- Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time while mixing on medium speed until desired consistency is reached.
- Whip the frosting on high speed for 3–5 minutes until soft peaks form.
- Use immediately for frosting or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for the best result. Feel free to customize flavors with espresso or mint extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg